Pets – classed under French civil law as property like tables and chairs – are to be given a new legal status as ‘sentient beings’ Photo above: Alamy By David Chazan, Paris Pets in France will no longer be considered as pieces of furniture,...

Posted Apr 18, 2014 10:27 AM CDT By Debra Cassens Weiss Pets in France are no longer just “movable goods” as a result of a bill passed by the National Assembly. The new bill amends the civil code to describe animals as “living beings capable of feelings,”...

Daily Mail (MailOnline) IMAGE ABOVE: Wildlife haven – Developers dig up the untouched land, a sanctuary for animals, against the wishes of the late David Brown By Ross Slater and Lynne Wallis The greatest joy in the life of animal enthusiast David Brown was the...

Media Release GREENS CALL ON DOG-LOVING MLAS’ SUPPORT FOR BILL 15th February 2012 7:28 am The Greens will table a bill today which addresses unregulated and inhumane breeding and selling of cats and dogs in the ACT. “We have to act to reduce the abandonment, suffering...

Northern Rivers Echo Anger over alleged animal cruelty Terra Sword | 23rd February 2012 A Rosebank man appearing before Lismore Local Court for alleged animal cruelty on Monday was met by a group of angry protestors chanting the word “shame” and other...